Nord Anglia Education
Unifying Global School Operations with Dynamics 365 Business Central
The Client
Nord Anglia Education is an international schools group, offering world-class education to over 68,000 students aged 2 to 18.
With more than 76 schools in 31 countries, Nord Anglia delivers both boarding and day schooling, blending academic excellence with global citizenship. In recent years, the group has grown rapidly through acquisitions and relocated its headquarters to the UK from Hong Kong.
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The Challenge
Nord Anglia’s expansion meant they were operating with over 60 different finance systems and no consistent reporting standards. This fragmented approach made it difficult to achieve a single version of the truth, hampered visibility, and slowed communication across their global network. The leadership team knew they needed to re-platform the business, starting with finance, to support their vision for unified, data-driven operations.
The Solution
We partnered with Nord Anglia to deliver Dynamics 365 Business Central. The project began with a focus on consolidating finance systems and establishing a global chart of accounts. Our methodology stood out for its tailored approach, taking time to understand Nord Anglia’s requirements and aligning business processes to best practice across the entire group. The solution provided a single version of the truth for financial data, consistent, accurate group reporting across all schools, improved visibility and communication for leadership and finance teams and a scalable platform ready for future expansion into master data management and beyond.
Consultants Alison Porter and Andre Verster worked closely with Nord Anglia, treating them as part of the same team and proactively solving challenges as they arose.
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The Results
The project delivered real business benefits by driving greater efficiency, improving data quality, and ensuring consistency in reporting. All Nord Anglia schools are now progressing toward a unified finance platform, creating stronger alignment across the organisation.
This work also established a solid foundation for future innovation and potential expansion into other business functions. Most importantly, the initiative was underpinned by a partnership built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to educational excellence.
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The Node4 Difference
This wasn’t just a systems upgrade, it was a transformation. We brought clarity, confidence, and a human touch, turning a complex global challenge into a story of collaboration and growth. By focusing on outcomes and speaking the client’s language, we empowered Nord Anglia to thrive in a competitive international education market. No jargon, no handoffs, just genuine partnership